Experienced association exec takes helm at
leading association for foot and ankle physicians, surgeons
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exhaustive nationwide
search, the American Podiatric Medical Association is delighted to
announce that it has hired association executive Meghan McClelland, MBA, to serve as its next
executive director and CEO.
McClelland comes to APMA from the Maryland Hospital Association
(MHA), where she served in a variety of staff leadership roles for
nearly 20 years. McClelland most recently was COO and senior vice
president and led the organization through two CEO transitions.
McClelland has deep experience in association strategy and
operations, legislative advocacy, policy development, strategic
planning, governance, membership, finance, information technology,
human resources, for-profit subsidiaries, and political action
committees. She has worked with some of the leading hospital
systems in the country, as well as small, rural systems.
Having guided the MHA to success in a state with an extremely
challenging legislative and regulatory environment, McClelland
looks forward to turning her attention to podiatric medicine and
surgery.
"I am honored to be joining the American Podiatric Medical
Association as the next executive director and CEO," McClelland
said. "I look forward to working collaboratively with members,
policymakers, and stakeholders to advance members' priorities and
promote foot and ankle medicine and surgery and its importance for
patients in our communities."
"APMA is thrilled to welcome Meghan
McClelland as executive director and CEO," said Lawrence A. Santi, DPM, president. "The CEO
Search Committee received more than 400 applications from highly
qualified professionals, including podiatric physicians,
health-care leaders, and association executives. Ms. McClelland
rose to the top of the field with her innovative thinking and
strategic approach to association leadership. She understands the
challenges membership organizations face in today's environment,
and we are confident that she will lead our association toward a
bright future."
McClelland holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science
from Arizona State University and an
MBA from George Washington University.
In her spare time, she enjoys walking, traveling, and spending time
with her husband and daughter.
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the
nation's leading professional organization for today's podiatrist.
Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) are qualified by their
education, training, and experience to diagnose and treat
conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg.
APMA has 53 component organizations across the United States and its territories, with a
membership of more than 12,500 podiatrists. All practicing APMA
members are licensed by the state in which they practice. For more
information, visit www.apma.org.
Contact: Peggy S. Tresky, MA
301-581-9200
ptresky@apma.org
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